He ended up playing the next six world cups. Yesterday, vs Netherlands, he became the first man to score 2000+ runs in the tournament
He endedu00a0up playing the next six world cups. Yesterday, vs Netherlands, he became the first man to score 2000+ runs in the tournament
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Yesterday was a memorable day for Sachin Tendulkar since he became the first player to score 2000 plus runs in World Cup cricket. So will October 17, 1987 be in a World Cup context. For, it was on this day that he watched his first World Cup match in a stadium. Tendulkar, then 14, was chosen as a ball boy for the India versus Zimbabwe game at the Wankhede Stadium.
"I was keen on getting Sachin and Vinod to come as ball boys for the match because of their exploits in inter-school cricket. I went to Ramakant Achrekar Sir for permission and he willingly made them available," said Kelkar, who was then in charge of John Bright Cricket Club.
"Sachin was thrilled when he entered the stadium. I still remember his expression. It was as if he had been given everything in life," said Kelkar, who was in charge of the ball boys then.
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| Prakash Kelkar with Sachin |
"Vinod was not too keen to go to North Stand," continued Kelkar. "He felt they would not get food and water there at the far end. He also urged Sachin to be in a place where food and water was easily available, but Sachin was adamant on his position. Instead, he promised Vinod that he would get food and water. The two had a great time thereafter."
Tendulkar recalled his ball boy experience in the recently published book, SACH by Gautam Bhattacharya. "I was standing right there in front of the Indian dressing room. Then Mr Gavaskar invited me inside. I was introduced to all the players. I was too much in awe. But what a feeling it was," Tendulkar was quoted as
saying in the book.
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